Smal Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Not his fault he was being played in a midfield two with inexperienced partners while Cabaye was out. He's at his best in a midfield three, and will give pass the ball well, and on time when people show for it. Have people forgotten how bad our movement was when Ba and Cisse were being played up top in a 4-4-2? I will bump this thread continuously to show up all you doubters when he comes back and is outstanding! Tioté's best form for the club came in a 4-4-2 playing alongside Kevin Nolan, no less. Cabaye has essentially been playing as a DM in the last two games and he's made as many tackles per game as Tioté this season (stats, yay). I think he's pretty adequate doing the majority of the defensive work (alongside someone else) in a lot of games. That's the thing. Give me Tiote's 20 best games for the club and 15 of them came when Nolan was alongside him getting forward and he was there covering the exposed defence. I'm a tad biased because I've always believed strongly in midfielders that can win the ball, keep it and get forward, with the odd exception. The thing that annoys me most is that back then under Hughton where Tioté was playing alongside Nolan he still kept everything as simple as possible. Win the ball, pass it to a teammate. He was excellent and that's why he was linked to other clubs. Under Pardew when Tioté has been playing alongside a less creative player in a two he's clearly been instructed to be the creative player. It's bonkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Poll added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I will say about Tiote that his persistent fouling must stop. However, I do feel that the worse we play, the more frustrated he gets, and the more likely he is to do something foolish. The guy is too emotional, and that''s a big part of it. At least it all means something to him though right? He'll revel in a team playing the stuff we have been since the new boys joined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Poll added. Yes, really the only question is will Pardew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Poll added. Ahead of Perch? I'm pretty sure nearly everyone would. Ahead of Marveaux and Anita, not most of the time, no imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ahead of Perch, Anita is a more difficult proposition, but not too bothered if he is played, as long as if he's rubbish then Anita comes in instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Perch is in possession of the shirt right now, not Anita. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Tiote behind Perch? Never thought this day would come. Obviously he has to start, because no matter what our weakest link the last two games has been Perch, and he hasn't really played badly. I just think Tiote is the better footballer and therefore should start no matter what. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Changed the poll anyway. People can change their vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Gone for Anita. Having said that very hard choice but think Tiote needs the competition for his place to challenge him to improve more than most. Again though expect him to start and would love him to be back to his best, and if he is he deserves the spot over the others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Anita has none of Tiote's strengths and a fair few of his weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I love how everyone is changing their tact because he's coming back before he left he was a liability and wanted him sold now he's the savior He's been bad this season there's no getting around that, if he suddenly improves his performance then fair play but i don't think its certain he will come back and perform because he's surrounded by better players. He was hot and cold last season and he's been bad this, really an example of a player being away for a while and suddenly being hyped up to something he isn't. Fair play if he comes back and performs and i will admit i was wrong but i fail to see where all this confidence is coming from. He's obviously miles better than Perch though, bad performances or not but fact is Perch shouldn't be playing anyway. Fairly broad brush you're using there, Mole. Aye. I've been saying for some time people were way over the top with their criticisms of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bring back Amdy Faye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bring back Amdy Faye. Nah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 i would certainly be putting him straight back in the team next week, i watched the first hour of the game today and thought he was very good, barely gave the ball away in that time and seemed back to what he does best, win it and play it simple. NUFC look a much much better side when we have Tiote and Cabaye in the team together, something that has rarely happened and now with Sissoko added to the mix that is a very solid powerful midfield for a tough away game. He should be back here by Wednesday and the other players won't be back till Thursday so time for him to be in the team and Pardew to plan the tactics with him in mind. In regards to the poll, i am pretty sure AVB and the spurs players would be delighted if they find Tiote on the bench and Perch in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 He has been awful Tiote, but it's different times now in many ways. Hopefully Pards will try and get him back to basics and keep it very simple. Hopefully he'll keep it more simple now, and tbh, i think it might even happen naturally now no matter what Pards say, as we're much more balanced and fluid in our play, there's movement everywhere on the pitch. I think the biggest reason for him trying to do too much of everything is that things haven't worked at all, overall. Doubt there's many players in the league, if ANY who has that natural instinct and will to win as much as Tiote. This combined with injuries, fitness, lack of any rythm and a team playing well below it's capacity has got himself over loaded and into a mess, one that he'll hopefully come out of within time. He has so much will and is full of emotions. When things work these are great attributes, when it doesn't.......... I have faith in him, and i refuse to write him off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 He can't pass. Play Anita. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just look at the vote results, says enough really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Poll added. Ahead of Perch? I'm pretty sure nearly everyone would. Ahead of Marveaux and Anita, not most of the time, no imo. You'd play Marveaux in DM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Marv I presume would be the advanced midfielder with sissoko and cabaye deeper, tbh sissoko is too good to do that and marv is now either out wide or an impact sub Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Poll added. Ahead of Perch? I'm pretty sure nearly everyone would. Ahead of Marveaux and Anita, not most of the time, no imo. You'd play Marveaux in DM? Where did he say he wanted to play Marveaux as a DM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Massive upgrade on Perch despite his poor form this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Poll added. Ahead of Perch? I'm pretty sure nearly everyone would. Ahead of Marveaux and Anita, not most of the time, no imo. You'd play Marveaux in DM? Where did he say he wanted to play Marveaux as a DM? Tiote plays as a DM so to say you'd pick Marveaux ahead of him implies you'd play him in DM, which you already know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Massive upgrade on Perch despite his poor form this season If he plays like he did earlier in the season he isn't a massive upgrade. If he plays to his ability he certainly is though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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